The answer is c. antacid. Antacids are used to treat indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid.
Explanation:
Indigestion: is often caused by excess stomach acid.
Antacids: are medicines that neutralize or counteract stomach acid.
Antibiotics: are used to treat bacterial infections.
Analgesics: are used to relieve pain.
Antiseptics: are used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
For a more helpful explanation, here’s a breakdown of why the other options are incorrect:
a. Antibiotic: Antibiotics are used for treating infections, not indigestion.
b. Analgesic: Analgesics are used to relieve pain, but they don’t address the underlying cause of indigestion (excess stomach acid).
d. Antiseptic: Antiseptics are used to disinfect living tissue, not to treat indigestion.